Eric Bauza, new voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Emmy Award-winning voice actor Eric Bauza, best known for voicing Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at the age of 46. Bauza's death on Sunday was attributed to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His family announced his sudden passing via a statement on his Instagram account.

Bauza had a prolific career in animation, lending his voice to numerous iconic characters, including Tweety, Elmer Fudd, and Road Runner. He also worked on films like Space Jam: A New Legacy and the upcoming Coyote vs. Acme. Bauza had over 400 acting credits to his name and began his career in 2001 with The Ripping Friends. He earned five Daytime Emmy Award nominations and three Children's and Family Emmy Awards for his work on Looney Tunes Cartoons, Muppet Babies, and Teen Titans Go!.

Bauza was set to voice Daffy Duck in Bye Bye Bunny: A Looney Tunes Musical and The Dragon Masters when he passed away. His co-workers, including Chris DeFaria, praised his talent, enthusiasm, and love for his work. Warner Bros. Television Group and US Networks Chairman Channing Dungey remembered Bauza for bringing joy to audiences worldwide.

Born on December 7, 1979, in Scarborough, Toronto, Bauza began his career as a character designer before becoming an accomplished voice actor.